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as in paradox
someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another
a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction
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as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement
the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir
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Recent Examples of contradiction
The contradiction underscores how, in Asia, there are now two economic realities.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Because Kid Rock has always existed in contradiction.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
However, this creates a serious contradiction in physics.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Craig Becker, managing counsel for the Affirmative Litigation Democracy Defenders Fund, who is litigating a lawsuit against the Gold Card's legality, said the contradiction stems from the program's precarious legal standing.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 May 2026
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Because Kid Rock has always existed in contradiction.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026
However, this creates a serious contradiction in physics.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Craig Becker, managing counsel for the Affirmative Litigation Democracy Defenders Fund, who is litigating a lawsuit against the Gold Card's legality, said the contradiction stems from the program's precarious legal standing.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for contradiction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradiction
Noun
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The installation presents a paradox by being a Hollywood idea that is completely un-Hollywood.—
Marah Eakin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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As the retail world navigates the first half of 2026, a strange paradox has taken hold of the global fashion industry.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The filing includes email correspondence between the PTPA and the two federations, detailing the denials.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The denial of Ukrainian political and cultural independence is grounded in the ideas of Russkiy mir.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin may not have realized it in December, but losing Lane Kiffin to LSU could eventually look less like a rejection and more like a fortunate escape.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Not as punishment or as a rejection of the technology, but as a deliberate change of pace.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Contradiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradiction. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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